Story hosts workshop on 'Positive Parenting'

Jun 29, 2015, at 11:55 pm

Kolkata, June 29 (IBNS) Kolkata's popular lifestyle destination Story recently hosted a workshop on 'Positive Parenting' with Education & Parenting consultant Payel Ghosh at its Diamond Plaza outlet in the city.

Actor Abir Chatterjee unveils Titan's new collection in Kolkata

Jun 27, 2015, at 06:08 am

Kolkata, June 26 (IBNS) Tollywood actor Abir Chatterjee unveiled Titan's new men's watch collection Celestial Time in Kolkata on Friday.

DISCUS hosts Fine American Whiskeys & The Art of Mixology session in Kolkata

Jun 27, 2015, at 05:58 am

Kolkata, June 26 (IBNS): The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) hosted its Fine American Whiskeys & The Art of Mixology evening at Afraa Lounge here in Kolkata recently.

Diageo, United Spirits and British Council launch Phase II of Young Women Social Entrepreneurship Development Programme

Jun 25, 2015, at 04:30 am

New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS): Diageo and its subsidiary in India, United Spirits Ltd. (USL) announced Phase II of the Young Women Social Entrepreneurship Development Programme in association with the British Council.

Funskool launches Tom & Jerry puzzles

Jun 25, 2015, at 02:24 am

New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS) : Toy company Funskool India Ltd. has launched an exciting set of three puzzles featuring the most loved cartoon characters Tom & Jerry.

Ananya Banerjee's book on 100 recipes unveiled in Kolkata

Jun 23, 2015, at 09:27 pm

Kolkata, June 23 (IBNS) Leading bookstore Starmark, in association with Popular Prakashan, on Monday hosted the launch of Ananya Banerjee's latest book 'Planet Gastronomy: 100 Most Popular Global Recipes' at its outlet in Kolkata's Quest Mall.

CRY hosts children's day out at The Indian Museum

Jun 23, 2015, at 05:14 am

Kolkata, June 22 (IBNS) : CRY volunteers, in collaboration with The Indian Museum, organized a day-long bonanza for children, Ashayein, at The Ashutosh Birth Centenary Auditoriumin Kolkata on Sunday.

Neeva-D London makes debut in Kolkata

Jun 22, 2015, at 06:15 pm

Kolkata, June 22 (IBNS) Neeva-D London, the haute couture fashion brand of India-born-London-based fashion designer Neeva Debnath, made a sparkling debut in Kolkata on Saturday with her 'Neo Colonial' collection of women's wear at the Harrington Arts Center.

Corporates in Kolkata join rest of India on Yoga Day

Jun 21, 2015, at 08:10 pm

Kolkata, June 21 (IBNS) Industry captains, representatives from member companies, Yi Executive Committee members and their families assembled, limbered up and did yoga workouts under the aegis of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Eastern India on the World Yoga Day on Sunday.

Social media buzzes with Father's Day wishes

Jun 21, 2015, at 08:05 pm

New Delhi, June 21 (IBNS): As India hogged the limelight with the observance of World Yoga Day, June 21 is also a day for doting fathers across the world to be pampered by their children eager to express they care.

High Street Market Via Moda back with monsoon collection

Jun 20, 2015, at 06:07 am

Kolkata, June 20 (IBNS): High Street Market Via Moda, an Art, Fashion, and Lifestyle exhibition, organized in aid of charities, is back with its monsoon collection from a diversified range of designers from all over India besides the two South Asian neighbours, Bangladesh and Pakistan.

Ola app offers customers chance to win free yoga session

Jun 20, 2015, at 03:21 am

Kolkata, June 19 (IBNS): Ola, a mobile app for personal transportation, will offer customers a chance to win a free yoga session, this International Yoga Day.

Father V M Thomas: Building dreams and shaping lives

Jun 19, 2015, at 05:03 pm

A Harvard graduate, Father V M Thomas taught IAS cadres at the elite Lal Bahadur Shastri Academy in Mussoorie before he took thousands of violence-hit children from the relief camps and remote villages of Assam under his fold to help them pick up the pieces of their lives and join the national mainstream. Education and skill development has been his guiding principle. IBNS reports

Starmark to host Ananya Banerjee's new book launch

Jun 19, 2015, at 03:29 am

Kolkata, June 18 (IBNS): Leading bookstore Starmark, in association with Popular Prakashan, will host the launch by Ananya Banerjee's latest book 'Planet Gastronomy: 100 Most Popular Global Recipes' at its outlet in Quest Mall in Kolkata next week.

Tagore songs album on bliss and Vedic hymns released

Jun 18, 2015, at 07:18 pm

Kolkata, June 18 (IBNS): Anandam, an album of Vedic verses and hymns on bliss and Rabindranath Tagore's songs based on them, was released on Wednesday here by some of the popular cultural personalities of the city associated with the works of the Bard.

I wanted to give confidence to women: Neeva Debnath

Jun 18, 2015, at 12:03 am

Back to the City of Joy (Kolkata) to exhibit her voguish 'Neo-Colonial' collection, British Indian fashion designer Neeva Debnath reflects on her childhood nostalgia and dual heritage of being extremely Bong at heart but also a spirited Brit in true sense. With an upbringing and exposure to plush fashion houses such as French Connection, Monsoon, C&A, Nicole Farhi and Notice Me in UK, she has a fair share of experience in the field. Her love for fabrics and fashion reflects in the way she talks about them. In a tête-à-tête with IBNS Correspondent Toorssa Banerjee, she speaks about her brand Neeva-D London, her Bong connection, her love for all-things-lacey and her favourite fashion stalwarts from all over the globe. Excerpts:

Dr. Paul's demonstrates age-defying beauty treatment Venus Viva

Jun 17, 2015, at 01:41 am

Kolkata, June 16 (IBNS): Dr. Paul's multispecialty clinic and Venus Concept jointly organised a media beauty event on Monday to introduce Venus Viva, a non fractional radio frequency age-defying beauty treatment.

Indian Idol Academy children's choir enthralls audience with their musical concert in Kolkata

Jun 16, 2015, at 03:19 am

Kolkata, June 15 (IBNS): Unleashing their creative potential, the first batch of the Indian Idol Academy's Children’s Choir, delivered a riveting 60-minute Live Musical titled “Idol Se Ideal Tak” at Nazrul Tirtha in Kolkata.

Starmark hosts Young Readers' Carnival

Jun 14, 2015, at 04:17 am

Kolkata, June 13 (IBNS) Bookstore Starmark is holding a Young Readers' Carnival at its stores in Kolkata.

Kolkata: Album of Vedic verses on bliss and Tagore songs to be released on June 17

Jun 14, 2015, at 03:56 am

Kolkata, June 13 (IBNS) Bookstore Starmark, in association with Hindustan Musical Products Ltd., will host the launch of Anandam – an album of Vedic verses and hymns on bliss and Rabindranath Tagore’s songs based on them, with an English commentary in Kolkata on June 17.

Chandigarh is the happiest city in India: Study

Jun 12, 2015, at 10:52 pm

New Delhi, June 12 (IBNS) Outshining all other cities, Chandigarh has ranked as India's Happiest city while the national capital New Delhi stood third in the LG Life's Good Happiness Study conducted by LG and conducted by IMRB International.

WFUNA Foundation takes off in India, reaches out to Nepal quake victims

Jun 12, 2015, at 05:59 pm

Kolkata, June 12 (IBNS) When in a humanitarian gesture, a talented young girl from an upscale city school from Kolkata sold off her paintings to raise funds to reach out to Nepal earthquake victims, the support in her initiative came from the global non-profit organization that is WFUNA Foundation.

IGBC pre-certifies Primarc's 'Southwinds' as Silver-rated green home

Jun 12, 2015, at 02:09 pm

Kolkata, Jun 12 (IBNS): Another feather in the cap for east India's leading real estate group in, Primarc, as its 'Southwinds' residential project in Kolkata has been awarded with a pre-certified 'Silver' rating for its construction by Indian Green Building Council.

Floating sky sculpture Deya airlifted at Kolkata's Forum Atmosphere

Jun 11, 2015, at 01:15 am

Kolkata, June 10 (IBNS): Forum Projects, one of the leading real estate developers in India, on Wednesday, airlifted 'Deya', the world's first iconic residential floating sky sculpture at their flagship luxury project Forum Atmosphere in Kolkata.

Nrityamgan Kathak Kendra hosts its annual programme in Kolkata

Jun 10, 2015, at 05:47 am

Kolkata, Jun 9 (IBNS): Nrityamgan Kathak Kendra presented its annual performance, Anubhuti on Monday at Gyan Manch auditorium in Kolkata.

Fankaari Fossils painting exhibition unveiled in Kolkata

Jun 10, 2015, at 05:45 am

Kolkata, June 9 (IBNS): Birla Academy of Art and Culture came alive with canvasses and life-sized installations, as Visual Artist; Rajesh Kr Yadav came over from Rajasthan to Kolkata, in a bid to promote his art.

Tanishq offers discounts on diamond jewellery this season

Jun 09, 2015, at 04:36 am

Kolkata, June 8 (IBNS): Tanishq, a jewellery brand, announced an exciting offers on its wide range of diamond jewellery.

Bourbon inroads in India: A smoky affair

Jun 08, 2015, at 07:44 pm

As bourbon whiskey- which is a rival of the Scotch worldwide- goes through a renaissance of sorts in its home in the U.S. state of Kentucky, its popularity is growing overseas, too. India being the top consumer of whiskey in the world, the country is a prime target. Ashley Scoby in Lexington, USA and Supriyo Hazra in Kolkata report on the trends

Park Pavilion celebrates summer with "Aam Mania"

Jun 07, 2015, at 04:58 am

Kolkata, June 6 (IBNS): To celebrate summer with the King Of Fruits, Mango, Park Pavilion, the 24 – hour coffee shop of Jameson Inn Shiraz, is hosting 'Aam Mania' to lure the mango lovers. The delicious tempting aromatic mangoes are prepared with a twist to spoil the mango-lovers with an array of choices.

Little Thespian organizes 'Krishan aur Bhisham' theatre fest

Jun 06, 2015, at 05:40 am

Kolkata, Jun 5 (IBNS): Little Thespian, a Kolkata based theatre group going to pay homage to Krishan Chander and Bhisham Sahni.